Even though black people are starting to understand that depression is real, the stigma around it is still rife. It is not uncommon to hear comments such as, moody or lazy. Because of this, we often reproach ourselves for wanting to reach out, we think ourselves too self-indulgent. Suffocating but still feeling you can’t reach…

The oddest of experiences will most likely unfold in a taxi. Mine began with a driver who continuously cast glances at me through the review mirror until curiosity pushed him to ask, “Where is your man?” I was tempted to question what he meant but he went onto say, “He shouldn’t be letting you travel…

Having a crush on someone can be one of the most thrilling feelings in the world. From the butterflies you’re likely to have in your tummy, to the thumping loud beating of your heart when the object of your affection randomly texts you – being in love is so amazing! Even when your crush doesn’t…

My parents got divorced when I was four and my mom had full custody of my three sisters and me, so I grew up in an essentially all female household. My mom was the law. She clothed, fed and sheltered us. I have never known of any economic contribution from my dad from the time…

Despite attending a number a funerals over the years, there is one that still haunts me. That day, people readily took to the podium to deliver their final messages. They described the deceased as an honest, humble man who devoted himself to his family. A man’s life stolen by an illness, leaving a loving wife…

Having a best friend is great. Whether you see each other on a regular basis or not, it’s always good to know that there’s someone in the world with whom you can share your deepest feelings and who knows how to get you to have a good belly laugh when really you need it. Best…

South Africans have a very complicated relationship with alcohol. We as a nation use alcohol to lubricate the highlights of our lives, so there will be alcohol at weddings, graduations and celebrations. The vast majority of South Africans identity as Christian in faith, sometimes I feel like our favourite scripture is Ecclesiastes chapter 8, verse…

We’ve all heard of red flags in relationships. We’ve even denied second dates because of the warning signs we saw on the first one. Today we will unpack the less talked about but equally important. The green flags. Here are signs that you are either in a healthy or you will have an emotionally fulfilling…